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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA
FEBRUARY 14, 1984
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of National City
was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Morgan.
ROLL CALL
Council members present: Camacho, Dalla, Van Deventer, Waters, Morgan.
Absent: None. Administrative officials present: Benzing, Bolint,
Campbell, McCabe, Asst. City Attorney McLean, Post.
SALUTE TO THE FLAG AND INVOCATION
The meeting was opened with salute to the flag led by City Manager
McCabe, followed with invocation by Pastor Thom Taylor, First United
Methodist Church.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by Camacho, seconded by Dalla, the minutes of the regular meeting
of February 7, 1984 be approved. Carried, by the following vote,
to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Waters, Morgan. Nays: None.
Abstaining: Van Deventer.
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
BOB WENGERT, 1127 'D' Ave., was present and spoke of the graffiti on a
mailbox at 6th & 'D', saying it has been there for two years; he
contacted the Postmaster's office, but got no real response.
Councilman Waters said he would like the City Manager to contact the
Postmaster and see if they can repaint or replace this mailbox.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
The PUBLIC HEARING on PROPOSED AMENDMENT to TITLE 18 (Zoning) to
PERMIT the use of FLOWER STANDS (KIOSKS) in various commercial zones in
the City, Case File No. A-9-83 (On January 16, 1984, the Planning
Commission considered a proposed code amendment to permit the use of
flower stands (kiosks) in commercial zones for the sale of floral
arrangements, cut flowers and plants; the Planning Commission reviewed
several other jurisdiction's regulations for flower stands, as well as
this City's current regulations regarding outdoor sales; the Commission
was concerned that flower stands be aesthetically pleasing and not
erected in such a way as to cause traffic or pedestrian problems; they
considered requiring either a Building Permit and/or Conditional Use
Permit for flower stands in any commercial zone; they further
considered allowing outdoor flower sales on special occasions only,
such as Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, Easter, etc.; the Commission
heard testimony from Tony Aguilera, representing Josie's Flowers, who
presented a petition signed by the retail florists in the City, in
opposition to the passage of such code amendment; the Planning
Commission voted to recommend to Council that no code amendment be
adopted at this time; staff concurs with the Planning Commission's
recommendation) was held at this time. The City Clerk reported the
Affidavit of Mailing and Certificate of Publication were on file.
Planning Director Post said the Planning Commission recommended the
existing code be maintained and no changes be made. No one was present
to speak in this regard. Moved by Waters, seconded by Van Deventer,
the Public Hearing be closed and the Planning Commission's
recommendation of denial be approved. Carried by unanimous vote.
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The CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING on PROPOSED NAME CHANGRS for PORTIONS of
14TH STREET, KIMBALL WAY and 12TH STREET between Highland Avenue and
Freeway I-5 (...purpose is to resolve the question of name changes for
portions of 14th St., Kimball Way and 12th St. between Highland Ave.
and Freeway I-5; this was to accommodate the realignment of Civic
Center Dr., conceptually approved in the City's General Plan; on
November 16, 1982, Council adopted Resolution No. 13,928, changing the
names of several street segments to establish the new Civic Center Dr.
from I-5 to Highland Ave.; that action changed old Civic Center Dr._to
Calle Robles; Resolution No. 13,957, adopted by Council on
January 8, 1983, reflects Council's decision of November 23, 1982 to
rescind the Calle Robles choice and to set the matter for a new public
herring; this hearing was held on March 8, 1983; a number of residents
expressed concern over the proposed name changes at that time and
Council voted not to change the name of Civic Center Dr. [former 13th
St.] and to continue the matter for 6 months to allow further study; at
this point, Council has only approved a conceptual crossover of Civic
Center Dr. to 12th St. between Wilson and Harding Avenues; no timing
commitment has been made; if Council desires to pursue the project, it
can be placed in the City's Capital Improvement Program; at that time,
a final design can be prepared and prioritized) was held at this time.
The City Clerk reported the Affidavit of Mailing was on file. Planning
Director Post said staff recommends the street name changes be made
when the crossover is completed. JENNIE HERRERA, 218 Civic Center Dr.,
was present and inquired if the present Civic Center Dr. (former 13th
St.) would be changed. Mayor Morgan replied it would not be changed.
Discussion. Planning Director Post said the conceptual design shows
12th St. coming down to a cul-de-sac and crossing over from Harding to
Wilson. Further discussion. No one else was present to speak in this
regard. Moved by Dalla, seconded by Van Deventer, the Public Hearing
be closedt any name changes be filed, Civic Center Dr. remain as it is,
and the CIP not reflect or include any property acquisitions, and this
matter be closed. Carried by unanimous vote.
The PUBLIC HEARING on PROPOSED VACATION of 'A' AVENUE BETWEEN 22ND and
24TH STREETS, SC-1-83 (On May 3, 1983, Council directed staff to
investigate the feasibility of either repairing or closing 'Al Ave.
between 22nd and 24th Streets; the City Engineer estimated the cost of
reconstruction of this portic•n of 'A' Ave. at $40,000, and conducted a
brief study of present use which revealed no probable impacts if the
street were closed; based on these findings, Council, on June 7, 1983,
directed staff to commence proceedings to vacate 'A' Ave. between 22nd
and 24th Streets. See Document No. 70014) was held at this time.
The City Clerk reported the Certificate of Publication and Affidavit of
Posting were on file. Planning Director Post said the Planning
Commission recommended approval with 3 conditions, representing 13
items. MARGUERITA PEREZ, 2741 'A' Ave., was present and said there are
a number of reasons why the residents of 'A' Ave. are opposed to this
street closing such as parking, flooding, pollution, access, and
setting a precedent; every other dealer on the Mile of Cars will want
the same thing; residents East of National City Blvd. will be boxed in,
making freeway access difficult; the Mile of Cars brings in a lot of
revenue, but the residents are important too. Discussion. JUAN
HERNANDEZ, 2113 'A' Ave., was present and said this is a big deal to
the residents because they go to school and work and they need the
access; he is opposed to this street vacation. JEANNE HOLLAND, 71
Center St., Chula Vista, was present and said she and her husband own
rental property in that area and she was present on behalf of her
tenants; they do not want the street closed; there has not been any
crime in that block of 'A' Ave.; if the street is closed, they would
like a traffic light at 22nd and National City Blvd.; there is a
parking problem on that street; Ball Olds demonstrates cars on 'A' Ave.;
vehicles are parked on both sides of the street; there are older people
and children in the area, and it is not safe to cross the street;
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perhaps the City could consider sticker parking with guest passes for
the residents; if the street is closed, the problems they have with
Ball Oldsmobile will be compounded by Lamb Chevrolet; radiator flushing
goes down the street from a special drain that Ball Olds has; people
have called the Health Dept. and Pollution Control who came out to look
at the situation, but nothing has been done about it; if there is a
designated employee parking lot for Lamb Chevrolet, there is no
assurance that they will use it. Mayor Morgan said that is one of the
stipulations and the Police can enforce it. Mrs. Holland continued,
the car dealership unloads cars on that street and blocks driveways;
the police have been called, but by the time they arrive, the trucks
are gone; perhaps cars could be unloaded somewhere else in the City
and driven in. Discussion. Mayor Morgan said Council and staff are
doing a study on sticker parking. Mrs. Holland continued, the
residents would like to have speed bumps in that area. Mayor Morgan
said that had been considered, but there could be a serious liability
to the City in case of an accident. RITA HERNANDEZ, 2113 'A' Ave., was
present and presented pictures of the conditions on 'A' Ave. Mrs.
Hernandez said a traffic light would cost double the amount it would
cost to fix the street; a lot of people use that street; parking is a
problem; cars and trucks park in front of driveways; people from Ball
Olds race down that street; between Lamb Chevrolet and Ball Olds, there
have been several accidents on that street; flooding is a problem on
that street. Councilman Waters said he has looked at the situation;
parking is a problem, but paving the street won't solve the problems;
if the street remains open, the problems will still exist; if 22nd and
'A' is closed and all traffic had to enter and exit from 24th, some of
the problems would be alleviated. Ms. Hernandez continued, Ball
Oldsmobile made a driveway for trucks; the driveway is too small for
the large trucks, so they use the street; if this street is closed,
sooner or later other streets will be closed; there are a lot of
children in the area. Councilman Van Deventer said the trucks come in
on 21st St., turn right on 'A' and park in the middle of the street;
at times you cannot get through; possibly this problem could be solved
through the permit process; both the business people and the residents
have rights. Discussion re speed bumps and no parking and no unloading
zones on 22nd St. between 'A' Ave. and National City Blvd. Ms.
Hernandez said she would go along with that. ANNA FALCONER, 2137 'A'
Ave., was present and said she has lived at that address for 40 years;
now the businesses are encroaching on the residential area; the big
offender has been Ball Oldsmobile and they set a bad example; when
Lamb Chevrolet came in, the liberties they took were horrendous; the
noise, traffic and parking problems increased; drainage from 'D' Ave.
comes down to 'B', and the area floods; she has bills proving she
replaced two washing machines and two dryers, and has had to replace
numerous other things because of the flooding; employees of Lamb
Chevrolet park in front of her house; Ball Oldsmobile has a big wail;
the automobile dealerships start unloading cars at 8:00 a.m. and it
takes them hours to unload; the flooding, parking, noise and speeding
are awful; they feel like they are being closed in; she realized they
had to expand, but not to the detriment of the residents. EMMA
CASTILLO, 101 E. 21st St., was present and said solving one dealer's
problem is not worth creating multi problems; a person in that area
had a heart attack and died because there was a car blocking his
driveway and the ambulance could not get to him; the dealers should
rent or buy property across the street or simply use their own parking
spaces; she does not feel she should have to pay for a parking sticker
to park in front of her home; Council has been siding with the dealers
and this is their chance to side with the residents; the homes in that
area have devaluated; there is nothing beautiful around there anymore;
she cannot allow her children to ride their bikes because of the
traffic; cars come into the one-way street the wrong way and speed
back and forth on 'A' Ave.; one street is closed already and now they
are going to close 'Al; they are being boxed in. Mayor Morgan said
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21st St. going West is one-way; perhaps the Traffic Safety Committee
could make a study and possibly make some of the other streets in that
part of town one-way. City Engineer Benzing said he would take that to
the Traffic Safety Committee. Ms. Castillo continued, closing the
street would not solve the problems; the residents should not have to
carry the weight of the dealerships' problems; people have moved out of
that area because of the burglaries; if the City can put speed bumps in
El Toyon Park, they should be able to put them in the residential
areas. Discussion. Councilman Van Deventer said the business people
have rights and the residents have rights and it is too soon to make a
determination on this street closing; the drain issue is a very big
concern to most people and is not addressed in the report; the concern
of residents being able to have visitors park when they come to see
them is a big concern; the issues of no parking on either side up to
'A' Ave., speed bumps, pollution, etc. are also big concerns; the study
has not been done in depth; the Traffic Safety Committee studied only
one half the street and should have studied both halves. Moved by
Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, this Public Hearing be continued for
60 days. Councilman Waters said he would like to see this item be
referred to the Traffic Safety Committee: unloading on 22nd between
National City Blvd. and 'A' Ave. where all traffic is blocked should be
prohibited. Councilman Van Deventer said he would like to see that
include 21st St. to 'A' and 'A' Ave. from 19th to 20th Streets.
Councilman Waters said he would include that in his motion. Discussion.
Councilman Van Deventer said Ball Oldsmobile should be notified that a
study is being done and it would be preferable if they would not park
on the street anymore. City Engineer Benzing asked for clarification;
if it is double parking to unload, the police can cite them. Further
discussion. Councilman Waters said he would like to see no parking or
off-loading of trucks and trailers between National City Blvd. and 'A'
Ave. from 19th St. to 24th St. and signs should be posted. Vice Mayor
Dalla said Southwestern College and SDSU have bumps and they are public
entities; if we can assume liability for falling trees, we took on that
added coverage; that's why we have coverage; if we could do it to save
trees, maybe we should do it to preserve peace of mind. Motion carried
by unanimous vote. Marguerita Perez inquired if they would be notified
of the continued hearing. She was advised they would be. Discussion.
Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, Council reconsider the
motion. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by
Camacho, the motion be rescinded. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by
Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, the hearing be continued 90 days
(5/22/84) and the persons who spoke tonight be notified by mail.
Carried by unanimous vote.
The PUBLIC HEARING on the PROPOSED VACATION of 27TH STREET, between
NATIONAL CITY BOULEVARD AND 'A' AVENUE, SC-2-83 (27th St. is a 60'
wide public right-of-way with an improved travel way width of 40' and
exists only between National City Blvd. and 'D' Ave.; within this
general vicinity there are 4 through streets between National City Blvd.
and 'D' Ave.; these streets are 24th, 26th, 27th and 30th; reports
received from the Police and Fire Departments advise of no adverse
effects if this portion of 27th St. is vacated; See Document No. 70019)
was held at this time. The City Clerk reported the Certificate of
Publication and Affidavit of Posting were on file. Planning Director
Post said the Planning Commission recommends approval subject to four
conditions. MARGUERITA PEREZ, 2741 'A' Ave., was present and said
there are areas on National City Blvd. that Mr. Webster could buy
instead of closing the street; she does not want the streets around her
closed. Discussion. Councilman Waters said he has not seen any plans
from the automobile dealers; the dealers should take a little time and
take their plans to the residents, and explain what they want to do.
Councilman Van Deventer said if the hearing is continued for 90 days,
some of these questions could be answered. GEORGE WEBSTER, 2601
National City Blvd., was present and said when he applied for the
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street closing, both Suburu and Pontiac wanted him to separate; every
day, between National City Blvd. and 'A' Ave. on 27th St., cars move
back and forth; large trucks come in to deliver parts; there is very
little room on that street and it is dangerous for the public to come
through; he does not presently have enough frontage, but if the street
is closed, he will have; he checked with some of the people in the area
and heard no objections; his employees will be instructed to park their
cars on his back lot where the service customers park; he cannot control
where the customers park. Councilman Van Deventer said it would be a
good idea for Mr. Webster to set up a meeting at his facility, and the
people who are concerned can come and see his plans and the off-street
parking facilities. Mr. Webster said he is willing to do that.
Discussion re the landscaping around Webster Pontiac. Moved by
Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, the Pudic Hearing be continued to
February 28, 1984. CHARLES REED, 140 E. 27th St., was present and said
he would like to see this block remain a public street; a lot of people
use that street to go to work. Discussion re putting a traffic counter
on that street. JOHN D. MANN, 130 E. 28th St., was present and said
cars are frequently unloaded on 28th; quite often it is safer to use
27th St.; he would like to be included in Mr. Webster's meeting.
F. F. MOURNIAN, 2721 'B' Ave., was present and spoke of the comparative
traffic count on 26th St. between National City Blvd. and 'D' Ave.,
and 27th St. between National City Blvd. and 'D' Ave., saying both
streets are very busy; if 27th St. is closed, it would be unfair to the
Dodge Agency not to close 28th St.; vehicles are unloaded on 'A' Ave.
just North of 29th, on 28th between 'A' and National City Blvd., and on
27th between 'A' and National City Blvd.; he feels 27th St. should be
left open. Motion carried by unanimous vote. EMMA CASTILLO returned
to the podium and inquired what is in writing as far as codes or
conditions to close a street. (Mayor Morgan asked Mr. Webster to
notify the Planning Director of his meeting so he could be present and
answer some of these questions.) Planning Director Post said a public
hearing is required before the Planning Commission and a hearing
before the City Council; two findings have to be made by the Planning
Commission: The area in question to be vacated must be consistent
with the City's General Plan; the second is that the affected area is
not needed for present or future public purposes; the City Council
makes the final decision.
The PUBLIC HEARING on the PROPOSED VACATION OF HARRISON AVENUE BETWEEN
17TH AND 18TH STREETS, SOUTHERLY 40 feet of 17TH STREET, BETWEEN THE
ALLEY WEST OF CLEVELAND AVENUE and HARRISON AVENUE and NORTHERLY 75 FEET
of the 20 FOOT WIDE ALLEY BETWEEN 17TH AND 18TH STREETS, CLEVELAND and
HARRISON, SC-3-83 ( ...involves the proposed vacation of Harrison Avenue
[unimproved public right-of-way] 40' in width, between 17th and 18th
Streets, excluding therefrom the northerly 40' section of Harrison Ave.,
vacated by Council Resolution No. 13,844 and southerly 40' of 17th St.
between the alley West of Cleveland Ave., and Harrison Avenue, and
northerly 75' of the 20' wide alley between 17th and 18th Streets,
Cleveland and Harrison Ave.; applicant states the reason for this
vacation is "to provide additional usable area for proposed site
development and eliminate unneeded public access areas."; reports
received from Police and Fire Departments advise of no adverse effects
if these portions of public right-of-way are vacated; See Document No.
70023) was held at this time. The City Clerk reported the Certificate
of Publication and Affidavit of Mailing were on file. Planning Director
Post said there are no residential properties involved or located
nearby; applicant would like to use this property for storage of
finished steel, to be separate from their scrap yzd site across 17th
St.; the scrap yard site is zoned MH (Heavy Manufacturing); the new
area in question is zoned MM (Medium Manufacturing); a condition not
approved by the Planning Commission is being suggested tonight by staff
having to do with fencing; applicant has stated he would like to enclose
the area with a metal fence; staff is suggesting the same fencing
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requirements be required for this property that would be required for
the scrap yard across the street, a metal fence with wood backing or a
masonry wall; applicant has stated that at some point in time, he would
like to locate a building on the proposed property; the Planning
Commission recommends approval. Discussion re fencing. RON
LAUDERBACK, 4449 Monaco, San Diego, was present and said he is the
owner of Ransom Lumber Sales which is directly South and West of the
area in question; both of his pieces are owned by Santa Fe; he is in
favor of Pacific Steel's project; he would like to know how the
closing of Harrison and 17th St. will affect the operation of his
business. He was advised it would not affect his property. DAN BIGGS
(Engineer for Pacific Steel), 2727 Hoover, was present and said they
are not closing 18th St., but rebuilding half of it; if Council
desires a baked enamel fence with a 2" solid wood fence in back, he
would have to talk to his client; he does not feel the fence would be
subject to the abuse as in a scrap yard. Discussion. Mr. Biggs
displayed a drawing of the proposed area. Discussion. Mr. Biggs said
they would be happy to work with staff on the details re the fence.
Planning Director Post said the Planning Commission recommended the
street be vacated, but did not consider the fence question. Further
discussion. Moved by Waters, seconded by Dalla, this hearing be
continued two weeks (2/28/84). Discussion. Carried by unanimous vote.
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS
Moved by Camacho, seconded by Van Deventer, the Resolution be presented
by title only. Carried by unanimous vote.
Resolution No. 14,251, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN
AMENDMENT TO THE SANDAG JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT." Moved by Waters,
seconded by Dalla, Resolution No. 142 251 be adopted. Carried, by the
following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Waters, Morgan. Nays:
None. Abstaining: Van Deventer.
ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION (FIRST READING)
Moved by Camacho, seconded by Van Deventer, the Ordinance be presented
by title only. Carried by unanimous vote.
Ordinance No. 2/14/84-1, "Ordinance of the City of National City,
County of San Diego, State of California, establishing a Business Fire
Safety Self Inspection Program for certain occupancies as defined by
said City.tt
NEW BUSINESS
The City Treasurer/Finance Director's request for RATIFICATION of
WARRANT REGISTER NO. 32, dated February 7, 1984, in the amount of
$57,582.22 (Warrants Nos. 82707 through 82759 [82707 void]), and
CERTIFICATION of PAYROLL for the period ending January 31, 1984, in the
amount of $255,654.44 was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by
Camacho, the bills be paid and warrants drawn. Carried, by the
following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Van Deventer, Waters,
Morgan. Nays; None.
The City Treasurer/Finance Director's CONSOLIDATED CASH REPORT for the
period ending January 31, 1984 was presented. Ordered filed by
unanimous vote.
The CLAIM FOR DAMAGES of Norman L. Paraiso, arising iron an incident
on December 31, 1983, and filed with the City Clerk on February 7, 1984
was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Van Deventer, this claim
be denied and referred to the City Attorney. Carried by unanimous
vote.
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OTHER BUSINESS
PLANNING COMMISSION - NOTICES OF DECISION
Planning Commission Resolution No. 1-84 APPROVING ZONE VARIANCE to
ALLOW REDUCTION in required 10 foot SETBACK to 3 feet in conjunction
with MOTEL EXPANSION at 425 Roosevelt Avenue, Z-18-83 (In January, 1980,
the Planning Commission approved reduction in setback along Roosevelt
Ave. frontage from 10' to 5' in conjunction with development of the
existing 36-unit Stagecoach Budget Inn Motel at the NE corner of 5th St.
and Roosevelt Ave.; applicant proposes an addition to his existing
motel that will provide an additional 20 motel units, off-street
parking, landscape and a swimming pool; to accommodate this expansion,
applicant has negotiated a purchase agreement with the owner of
adjacent property lying between the existing motel and 4th St.
[12,000 sq. ft.]; this Zone Variance would allow the proposed expansion
to be constructed utilizing the same building line as the existing
motel, thereby providing for continuity of development [i.e. continued
building lines, continuity of vehicular access and parking, and
landscaping]; special circumstances applicable to this property that
justify the granting of Zone Variance are: a. Location and
arrangement of existing buildings, parking and landscape was pursuant
to reduction in setback granted in 1980; the granting of this variance
was based on the finding that within the immediate area of this property
3 Zone Variances had been granted, allowing reduction in required
setbacks in conjunction with motel development; b. The strict
application of the City's zoning regulations would deprive this
property of privileges enjoyed by other properties located within the
immediate vicinity; on October 25, 1983, Council denied this project
[both zone variance and CUP] because under the provisions of the new
motel development standards, this motel would become lawful non-
conforming due to the size of the rooms and the fact that there is no
swimming pool; this project now conforms to the motel development
standards; staff concurs with the Planning Commission's recommendation)
was presented. Discussion re setback. CHEVE SHU (architect for
applicant), 1049 Camino del Mar, Del Mar, was present and said they
would comply with the existing Ordinance; they do not want any
additional encroachment. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho,
in favor of this Variance, provided it conforms to the existing
facility on the property. Discussion re sprinklers in motels. Fire
Chief Kimble said new motels being built in the City are required to
be sprinklered; he is working on a sprinkler ordinance that in the
future may include these types of motels; code does not currently
require a 20-unit motel to be sprinklered. Discussion. Fire Chief
Kimble said it could be conditioned as an addition to an existing
building. Asst. City Attorney McLean said in order to add conditions,
it would have to be set for public hearing. Discussion. Moved by
Dalla, this be set for public hearing. Motion died for lack of second.
Planning Director Post said this will have to come in for building
permits and site plan review; perhaps at that time, the Fire Chief
could incorporate those con^erns into his review process. Asst. City
Attorney McLean said if the condition is something the Fire Chief can
put on, it will be put on through that process; otherwise it would have
to go on the Variance which would require a public hearing. Further
discussion. Motion carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes:
Camacho, Van Deventer, Waters, Morgan. Nays: Dalla.
Planning Commission Resolution No. 2-84, APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT to ALLOW a 20-UNIT ADDITION to the STAGECOACH BUDGET INN MOTEL
at 425 Roosevelt Avenue, CUP-1983-20 (...involves the proposed addition
of 20 motel units, 27 off-street parking spaces, a swimming pool having
a water area of 522 sq. ft., and landscaping to the existing 36-unit
motel at the NE corner of 5th St. and Roosevelt Ave.; to accommodate
this expansion, the applicant negotiated a purchase agreement with the
adjacent property owner to acquire all of the property lying between
his existing motel and 4th St. to the North; the northerly 75' of this
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property is presently used for a trailer park rBay Trailer Park -
classified as lawful non -conforming]; one stipulation of the purchase
agreement requires that the seller remove and evict all trailers and
tenants from this property no later than 2 months from the close of
escrow; plans submitted as part of this application for CUP indicate
that the architectural theme employed on the existing motel will be
carried over to those areas of expansion and said plans reflect
compliance with the recently adopted standards for motel development,
except for surface area of the swimming pool; staff has suggested a
condition of approval to require a minimum water area of 525 sq. ft.;
Combined Zoning and General Plan designation is Commercial Tourist [CT];
these properties are located within the boundaries of the Motel -
Planned Development Combining Zone [MPD]; on October 25, 1983, Council
denied this project because under the provisions of the new motel
development standards, this motel would become lawful non -conforming
due to the size of the rooms and the fact that there is no swimming
pool; this project now conforms to the motel development standards;
staff concurs with the Planning Commission's approval) was presented.
Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, in favor of this CUP.
Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Van Deventer,
Waters, Morgan. Nays: Dalla.
CITY MANAGER - No report.
CITY ATTORNEY - No report.
OTHER STAFF - No reports.
MAYOR - No report.
CITY COUNCIL
Councilman Van Deventer said he would like Council to consider funding
of $250 for transportation of Retired Senior Citizens Volunteer Program
to their program in East County; last year Chula Vista supplied the
bus. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Van Deventer, in favor of this
request. Carried by unanimous vote.
Councilman Van Deventer reported two overhead lights on Civic Center
Dr. near I-5 have been out for months. Mayor Morgan asked the City
Manager to check this out.
Councilman Van Deventer said people are concerned about the increase in
the speed limit on Plaza Blvd. from Palm Ave. to 8th; he would like to
see something in writing.
Councilman Waters said the Asst. City Manager would like to know who is
to carry the Olympic torch one kilometer through the City; he is
volunteering and would like two of his colleagues to participate.
Vice Mayor Dalla said he has had complaints about the railroad crossing
at 8th St., saying it is treacherous for cars, even at slow speeds, and
asked if we have any cooperation from the railroad people in dealing
with that. City Engineer Benzing said the railroads have not been
responsive, but we could report it.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Camacho, seconded by Waters, the meetinz be adjourned to
4:00 p.m., February 21, 1984. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting
closed at 9:04 p.m..
CITY CLERK
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The foregoing minutes were approved at the regular meeting of the City
Council on February 28, 1984.
Corrections ✓ No Corrections
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